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Question
Why hot concentrated sulphuric acid is not used in the preparation of hydrogen?
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Solution
Conc. sulphuric acid is not used in the preparation of hydrogen as it will produce sulphur dioxide.
Zn + 2H2SO4 →ZnSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
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| column A | column B |
| 1. `""2H_2 + O_2 → 2H_2O` | A. This reaction is not possible |
| 2. `""H_2+CI_2 →2HCI` | B.This reaction is exothermic to the extent of explosion |
| 3.`""ZaO+ H^2→Zn +H_2O` | C.This reaction is known as Haber process |
| 4.`""Cu + H_2SO^4 → CuSO_4 + H_2 ` | D.This reaction illustrates the reducing property of bydrogen |
| 5.`""N_2 +3H_2 → 2NH_3 +heat ` | E. This reaction takes place in diffused sunlight |
| F. This reaction is a method of preparation of hydrogen |
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